Key Takeaway

Tipple #2 is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 53 violations on record (12 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hills Fuel Company.

Tipple #2

NonProducing Facility Coal

Operator: Hills Fuel Company

Controller: Horace Garrison Hill

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

Employees: 2

53
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/18/2019 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/20/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/20/2018 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
04/29/2015 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $190
11/13/2014 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $285
06/27/2013 48.26 Non-S&S HighNegligence $112
06/27/2013 77.1606(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
06/27/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/22/2012 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/18/2012 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/25/2009 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/19/2008 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/23/2008 77.1713(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2008 48.31(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/21/2008 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
02/21/2008 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
08/20/2007 77.1705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/20/2007 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/21/2025 10/21/2025 3.75 1
05/23/2025 05/23/2025 4.00 1
12/05/2024 12/05/2024 4.75 1
05/15/2024 05/16/2024 8.50 1
12/13/2023 12/18/2023 5.50 1
05/31/2023 05/31/2023 9.00 1
01/19/2023 01/19/2023 9.25 1
04/04/2022 04/04/2022 5.00 1
11/03/2021 11/10/2021 8.00 2
05/17/2021 05/17/2021 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405201
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9011110, -82.7902780
Nearest TownAppalachia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tipple #2 have?

Tipple #2 has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Tipple #2?

Tipple #2 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tipple #2?

According to MSHA records, Tipple #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Tipple #2?

Tipple #2 is operated by Hills Fuel Company and controlled by Horace Garrison Hill. MSHA Mine ID: 4405201.